Pipeline
South Africa’s Fuel Switch and the Pipeline Market
South Africa’s drive to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 would require huge investments in a phased fuel switch by industrial and domestic consumers, which could diversely impact the country’s pipeline market.
TC Energy's Keystone Pipeline Operating at Reduced Rate After Power Outage
The 590,000 barrel-per-day Keystone pipeline was operating at reduced capacity on June 18, operator TC Energy said, after a pump station near Huron, South Dakota, was shut down due to damage to a third-party power utility.
Russia Completes Maintenance on Nord Stream 1 Pipeline, Restarts Gas Exports
Russian gas flows via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline are seen restarting on time on Thursday after the completion of scheduled maintenance, two sources familiar with the export plans told Reuters.
Gas Pipeline Damaged in Ukraine's Kherson Region, No Sign of Disruption in Supply to EU
A gas pipeline has been damaged as a result of a strike by the Ukrainian armed forces near the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant in Ukraine's Kherson, a region currently controlled by Russian forces, TASS reported on Monday, citing the regional administration.
Venezuela's Oil Minister Denounces Attack on Gas Pipeline
Technical personnel at Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA and firefighters were putting out a fire on a natural gas pipeline in the country's east, Oil Minister Tareck El Aissami said on Twitter on Sunday.
Understanding Specifications When Purchasing Pipeline Materials
To successfully procure the materials needed for a new pipeline system, engineering professionals must have the technical experience, logistical knowledge and organizational systems in place to support the project’s needs.
Identifying, Minimizing Sinkhole in Pipeline Rights-of-Way
Kentucky and Pennsylvania have several areas within their borders susceptible to karst formations, including sinkholes and surface depressions. These states also have substantial resources available for pipeline companies to review when attempting to identify locales with sinkholes as well as areas that are prone to karst formations.
Russian Court Overturns Suspension on Caspian Pipeline Operations
A court in southern Russia on Monday overturned an earlier ruling suspending Caspian Pipeline Consortium's operations and instead fined it 200,000 rubles ($3,300), easing concerns about a global oil supply crunch.
Momentum Midstream Acquires Pipeline Assets in East Texas for $1.3 Billion
Privately-owned Momentum Midstream has agreed to buy 3,625-miles (5,834 km) of gathering and processing pipeline assets in the East Texas part of the Haynesville Shale from Midcoast Energy for $1.3 billion, including debt, Reuters reported on Friday.
Ongoing Journey of Composite Repairs
Carbon steel has been used for over a century as the standard material for pipelines. Throughout that time, countless new techniques and improvements have been made so much so that new pipelines laid today share almost nothing with their ancestors beyond shape.
What to Do When the Corps of Engineers Turns You Down
It may surprise some who have had contentious relationships with the Corps of Engineers over project permits, but Corps professionals take no delight in pointing out deficiencies within an application.
Dealing with Lack of Universal Sleeve Manufacturing Specifications
Full encirclement steel sleeves have been a popular repair solution for more than a century and are widely used by pipeline operators.
Czechs to Get Capacity Boost Through TAL Oil Pipeline
The Czech Republic will be able to raise daily capacity for crude oil deliveries coming via the TAL pipeline, Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Thursday after the country got clearance from German authorities.
Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipe Explodes Sparking Wildfire in Pennsylvania
A segment of Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Gas Pipeline running through Clermont, PA, reportedly exploded Tuesday igniting a wildfire in the surrounding area, The Bradford Era reported on June 13.
Ukrainian Group Files Lawsuit Against Canada for Returning Nord Stream 1 Turbine
A group representing the Ukrainian diaspora said on Tuesday it was seeking a judicial review of the Canadian government's decision to return a repaired turbine to Germany that is needed for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.
Russia: Future of Nord Stream 1 Depends on Gas Demand and Sanctions
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday that the future of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany would depend on gas demand in Europe and Western sanctions against Russia.
European Commission Proposes Azerbaijan Gas Deal, Pipeline Expansion
The European Commission has proposed to EU countries a deal with Azerbaijan to increase imports of natural gas and support the expansion of a pipeline to do this, according to a draft document seen by Reuters.
Gas Gathering Pipeline Rules: A New Beginning
The need to regulate the more than 425,000 miles of natural gas gathering pipelines throughout the United States for the first time stems from more than governmental fiat. It is tied to the transformation of the energy industry in the 21st century and the pipelines that supply increasingly complex markets.
Hungary, Romania Plan to Boost Capacity on Cross-Border Gas Pipeline
Hungary and Romania are in talks to increase the capacity of a natural gas pipeline interconnector that straddles their borders to more than 3 billion cubic meters of gas per year, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday.
Canada's Trudeau: 'Very Difficult Decision' to Return Turbine for Russian Pipeline
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that it was a "very difficult decision" to grant an exemption from sanctions imposed on Russia for the return of a repaired turbine needed for the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline.
Gazprom: Nord Stream Gas Pipeline's Safety Depends on Stranded Turbine
Kremlin-controlled energy giant Gazprom said on Wednesday it could not guarantee the safe operation of a critical part of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline because of doubt over the return of a turbine from Canada.
Biden Administration Issues Options for ConocoPhillips’ Alaska Oil Drilling Project
The Biden administration on Friday outlined several options for the development of ConocoPhillips' planned $6 billion Willow oil and gas project in Alaska, including a proposal to build up to five drill sites, dozens of miles of roads, seven bridges and pipelines.
Analysis: Oil Majors Face Output Slump, Deep Losses If Russia Stops Kazakh Pipeline
Western energy majors will cut output and lose billions of dollars if Russia, as is feared, suspends a pipeline that is almost the only export route for oil from land-locked Kazakhstan, company sources, traders and analysts say.
Germany Confirms Canada Will Deliver Turbine for Nord Stream 1 Pipeline
Germany on Friday confirmed that the government had received a positive signal from Canada regarding the delivery of a turbine needed for the maintenance of the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline to Germany, but could not say that the turbine had been delivered.
Michigan Regulators Request More Information on Enbridge’s Line 5 Pipeline Tunnel Project
State of Michigan regulators on Thursday ordered Canada's Enbridge Inc. to file additional information on safety and engineering for its proposed Line 5 oil pipeline tunnel, describing Enbridge's current application as "deficient."
ICGB Completes Greece-Bulgaria Natural Gas Pipeline
Greece and Bulgaria on Friday marked the completion of the 180-km (112-mile) pipeline between the two countries which they hope can contribute to ending Europe's dependence on Russian gas.
Argentina’s Gas Pipeline Project Receives Backing, Enters Construction Phase
Argentina will take a key step on Friday in the construction of a major new natural gas pipeline for its huge Vaca Muerta shale formation, vital to helping the South American country reverse a deep energy deficit that is costing it billions of dollars.
Natural Gas Pipeline Explodes in Fort Bend County, Texas
A pipeline rupture led to an explosion on Thursday morning in rural Fort Bend County, Texas, with emergency crews extinguishing the fire shortly after the burst, according to Fox News.
FERC Suspends Schedule for Venture Global’s Gas Plant, Pipeline Project in Louisiana
The U.S. energy regulator has suspended the environmental review schedule for Venture Global LNG's proposed CP2 LNG export plant and pipeline in Louisiana.
Kazakhstan Seeks New Oil Export Routes After Russia Suspends Caspian Pipeline
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on Thursday told his government to diversify its oil supply routes, a day after a Russian court ordered the Caspian Pipeline Consortium to suspend activity for 30 days.
- Phillips 66 to Shut LA Oil Refinery, Ending Major Gasoline Output Amid Supply Concerns
- FERC Sides with Williams in Texas-Louisiana Pipeline Dispute with Energy Transfer
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- ConocoPhillips Eyes Sale of $1 Billion Permian Assets Amid Marathon Acquisition
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
- U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Kinder Morgan’s Tennessee Pipeline Permits
- Malaysia’s Oil Exports to China Surge Amid Broader Import Decline
- U.S. LNG Export Growth Faces Uncertainty as Trump’s Tariff Proposal Looms, Analysts Say
- Marathon Oil to Lay Off Over 500 Texas Workers Ahead of ConocoPhillips Merger
- Valero Considers All Options, Including Sale, for California Refineries Amid Regulatory Pressure
